St. Lucie West Centennial High School
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St. Lucie West Centennial High School is a high school in Port St. Lucie, Florida
. The school has a Teacher/Student Ratio of 1.21.
Over 699 students are enrolled in AP coursework.
The school has been the recipient of Project Aspire, a grant that provides computer laptops for online and accelerated courses. Some students participate in a clinical rotation instruction program with the port St. Lucie Medical center.
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The population of Port St. Lucie was 88,769 at the 2000 census but grew rapidly during the 2000s. In 2009 the State of Florida estimated the City's population at 155,251. Port St. Lucie forms part of a metropolitan area called...
. The school has a Teacher/Student Ratio of 1.21.
Academics
- Received full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Leadership Class developed and performed anti-domestic violence play for area middle and high school students
- Local, district and regional awards for Spanish, debate, science, history, HOSA, band and chorus
- Average SAT score higher than the state average
- This school was given a grade of "f" by the Florida Department of Education in 2006-2007; the school appealed the grade and it was changed to a "C.". In 2005-2006, this school received a "C". In 2004-2005, this school received a "f".
Over 699 students are enrolled in AP coursework.
The school has been the recipient of Project Aspire, a grant that provides computer laptops for online and accelerated courses. Some students participate in a clinical rotation instruction program with the port St. Lucie Medical center.
Scholarship Programs
- Graduating seniors awarded more than 1.2 million dollars in sports and academic scholarships annually.
Community
- Donated over 100 units of blood through HOSA sponsored blood drives
- HOSA students performed volunteer service to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Hospice of the Treasure Coast
- Organized PTSSA (Parent Teacher Staff Student Association)
- Eagles' Nest Child Care Center for 3-5 year olds
- Strong business partnership support, one of the largest in the school district
- NJROTC has participated in many events that really shape the students and mold them into outstanding citizens.
Sports
- William A. Cunningham mentored the 2008 women's bowling team to State Champions in Girls' Bowling 2008
- Regional champions in softball
- District champions in softball, football, boys basketball and baseball
- Treasure Lake Conference champions in girls basketball and bowling
- St. Lucie County champions in flag football
- State recognized cheering squad
- Multi-award winning NJROTC Program, top 10 in the state
- The highest ranked drumline in their class 09-10 and 10-11
- Marching Band performed at the Halftime Show for the 2011 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans